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IMO pauses its Gulf vessel evacuation plan after Iran attacks ship

The attack followed a joint declaration by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, including Oman, after a meeting attended by the United States, stating that there should be no tolls, fees, or attempts to assert control over the strait.

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 11:06 pm

Russia-annexed Crimea declares emergency amid Ukraine strikes

The announcement comes amid fuel shortages and power cuts triggered by the Ukrainian attacks on logistics chains and oil facilities across Crimea, the rest of Russian-occupied Ukraine and southern Russia.

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 11:03 pm

B50 mandate begins: Indonesia enters a new era of energy independence

Starting from July 1, 2026, Indonesia will enter a new chapter in its national energy policy by mandating B50 ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 9:30 pm

Professors hold key govt posts to solve national challenges: Prabowo

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that he has appointed professors to key government positions to help find ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 9:18 pm

President Prabowo proud as Indonesia begins making Its own cars

President Prabowo Subianto said he is proud that Indonesia has begun developing its own domestically made cars, ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 8:27 pm

NIA charges 11 in alleged terror conspiracy case across Assam, Tripura, Bengal

By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: A chargesheet has been submitted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against 11 individuals in a terror conspiracy case involving a faction linked to the banned Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The filing was made before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, [] The post NIA charges 11 in alleged terror conspiracy case across Assam, Tripura, Bengal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 26 Jun 2026 8:00 pm

Indias Drone Production Ecosystem Is Evolving

New Delhis accelerating militarization of drone technologies not only risks deepening existing asymmetries, but will also fuel a regional drone arms race.

The Diplomat 26 Jun 2026 7:13 pm

Indonesia, France seek stronger defense cooperation

Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin discussed strengthening bilateral defense cooperation during a courtesy ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 7:04 pm

Indonesia to revise airfare cap once fuel prices stabilize

The Indonesian government has formulated a new airfare cap that will take effect once aviation fuel prices and global ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 6:50 pm

Energy transition strategic imperative to cut import burden: ministry

The transition from fossil fuels to new and renewable energy is a strategic imperative to reduce Indonesia's import ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 6:41 pm

AIIB to open Indonesia office after securing US$17 billion financing

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) plans to open a representative office in Indonesia, following a massive ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 6:02 pm

Ministry pushes to harmonize Archipelagic Regions Bill with laws

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto said the proposed Bill on Archipelagic Regions should be harmonized ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 5:53 pm

National Nutrition Agency to pursue further budget efficiency : Govt

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is preparing another round of budget savings for its programs, Finance Minister ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 5:17 pm

Indonesia arrests Beijing's most wanted online fraud fugitive

The Indonesian Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) arrested Beijing fugitive Zheng Rongjing upon his arrival at ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 5:07 pm

Bappenas moves to strengthen press and media ecosystem in SW Papua

The Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) is formulating a strategy to strengthen the mass media ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 4:59 pm

Undana, ATSEA partner to study dugongs to support blue economy

Nusa Cendana University (Undana), in collaboration with the Interim Regional Secretariat of the Arafura and Timor Seas ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 4:58 pm

RI eyes over US$1 billion from Panda Bond issuance as demand surges

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced plans to raise the issuance target for Panda Bonds to over US$1 ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 4:57 pm

Ministry bolsters food program oversight with risk management

The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is strengthening oversight for national food programs by adopting ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 4:53 pm

Indonesia charges 287 foreign nationals in major online gambling bust

The Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency has named 287 foreign nationals as suspects in an ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 4:53 pm

Cinema investment opportunities remain wide open : Minister

Indonesia needs around 10,000 cinema screens to meet the growing demand of its expanding domestic film market, Culture ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 4:01 pm

Pertamina monitors oil tanker stuck in Strait of Hormuz

State-owned energy company PT Pertamina is closely monitoring one of its giant oil tankers, Pertamina Pride, which ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 3:28 pm

Indonesia injects Rp400 trillion into state banks to boost growth

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced a massive capital injection of up to Rp400 trillion (US$22.38 billion) ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 3:26 pm

Indonesia prepares special free meals scheme for remote 3T regions

The Indonesian National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is preparing a special scheme for Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 3:21 pm

Indonesia delays Panda Bond debut as Chinese investor demand surges

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has decided to postpone the Panda Bond issuance schedule from the initial planned ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 3:15 pm

Indonesia's 35 marines join RIMPAC 2026 exercise in Hawaii

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) deployed 35 personnel from the Marine Corps to Hawaii, United States, to participate in ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 2:35 pm

Indonesia seeks expanded partnership with University of Nottingham

Indonesian Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto has called for deeper cooperation with the ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 2:24 pm

Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant again, reports say, in heavy overnight drone attack

Regional governor Dmitry Milyayev said an industrial facility in Novomoskovsk, 200 km (125 miles) south of Moscow, had been damaged

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 2:16 pm

Indonesia explores bid to host COP18 biodiversity summit

Indonesia is exploring a bid to host the 18th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 2:00 pm

Indonesia declines IMF loan, cites strong fiscal position

Indonesia declined an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan offer worth between US$20 billion and US$30 billion after ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 1:52 pm

Indonesia, Switzerland sign metals downstreamingpact

Indonesia and Switzerland signed a memorandum of understanding on mineral and metals downstream processing in Basel ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 1:36 pm

Govt appoints State Secretariat Minister to head new layoff task force

The Indonesian government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to appoint Minister of the State ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 12:38 pm

Indonesia customs investigate Thai man over US$350K undeclared cash

Indonesian customs officials are investigating the motive of a Thai national caught attempting to smuggle $350,000 in ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 11:46 am

Indonesia taps eastern LNG to shield Java industry from cost hikes

Indonesia will redirect liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its central and eastern islands to power industrial hubs in ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 11:27 am

Officials report Soekarno-Hatta major drug trafficking route

Indonesias Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, has been identified as a high-risk gateway ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 11:26 am

Police uncover home-based drug vape factory involving foreigners

The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police uncovered a home-based industry producing vape liquid containing marijuana, involving ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 11:24 am

West Asia war LIVE: 'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war, says IAEA head

Attack on ship in Hormuz leads UN to halt evacuation plan for trapped sailors

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 11:04 am

Indonesia says coal supply constraints for power plants resolved

Indonesia said supply constraints for medium-rank coal used in coal-fired power plants have been fully resolved, Energy ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 10:09 am

Indonesia to lead global forest climate action, minister says

Indonesia is ready to take a leading role in global forest-based climate solutions, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 9:52 am

Indonesia promotes innovative conservation financing in London

Indonesia is developing inclusive and sustainable financing models for natural conservation as it seeks to reduce ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 9:26 am

Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal

The U.S.-Israeli relationship has been on a roller coaster, from the early confidence they shared after their joint attack on Iran to public disagreements between Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the four-month-old war

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 9:15 am

Venezuela earthquake LIVE updates: Death toll climbs to 235

The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 9:11 am

A total of 7,500 MBG kitchens secure halal certification: BPJPH

A total of 7,500 kitchens under Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program have obtained halal certificates, ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 8:26 am

DSI can tighten export governance without hurting business: Apindo

PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) can significantly tighten export rules for strategic commodities without adding ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 6:21 am

Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans in U.S. rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

In Washington, the Trump administration said its sending $150 million to support relief efforts by aid groups and the United Nations, according to a U.S. State Department news release

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 5:04 am

Indonesia could save Rp200 trillion by fixing fuel subsidy errors: DEN

Indonesia could save between Rp170 trillion and Rp200 trillion (approximately US$9.49 billion to US$11.17 billion) ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 4:13 am

Indonesia's Panda Bond issuance remains on track for early July

The Finance Ministry confirmed that Indonesias planned issuance of Panda Bonds remains on schedule, with the ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 4:00 am

About 200 digital platforms comply with Indonesia's child safety rules

Around 200 digital platforms operating in Indonesia have submitted self-assessment reports regarding their child safety ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 3:52 am

Indonesia to launch US$20 billion Abadi Masela Gas project in 2027

Construction of the Abadi Masela gas field project in Maluku is officially scheduled to begin in 2027, according to ...

Antara News 26 Jun 2026 3:12 am

Washington Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames vandals for green algae

National Guard troops patrol the area around the roughly 2,000-foot-long (610-meter) basin on Washingtons National Mall in groups of threes and fours

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 12:21 am

India beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive

Shafali Verma's 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.

BBC 25 Jun 2026 10:33 pm

Russia denies pressuring Belarus to widen Ukraine conflict; Minsk blames West

The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia wanted to use Belarus as a springboard to step up attacks on Ukraine, and that Moscow was threatening to cut financial support if it did not agree

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 10:00 pm

Tabut Festival boosts tourism and MSMEs in Bengkulu

Bengkulu Governor Helmi Hasan has emphasized that the 2026 Tabut Festival is not only a platform for preserving ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 8:41 pm

Indonesia pushes multi-enterprise forestry to boost economic value

The Forestry Ministry is promoting the transformation of forest area utilization through a multi-enterprise forestry ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 8:31 pm

Indonesia offers up to 50 percent discounts to boost holiday spending

The Ministry of Tourism is collaborating with the Ministry of Trade, the Indonesian Retail and Tenant Association ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 8:30 pm

Indias Critical Mineral Challenge in a New Global Resource Order

Mineral security is not just about access to resources but about control over value chains. Indias response must be strategic, not reactive.

The Diplomat 25 Jun 2026 8:04 pm

Over 100 royals to attend Nusantara Cultural Festival in Salatiga

More than 100 kings, sultans, and customary leaders from Indonesia and abroad are scheduled to attend the 7th Nusantara ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 7:45 pm

No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin

Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not think India players will compete in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues any time soon.

BBC 25 Jun 2026 7:31 pm

The Mask of Engagement: How Fragmented International Interests Normalize Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan

The continuous compromise of human rights standards by bodies like the United Nations provides the Taliban with the precise economic, political, and psychological lifelines required to sustain their autocracy.

The Diplomat 25 Jun 2026 7:18 pm

Indonesia opens Tuban gas plant to reduce LPG imports

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia inaugurated a new gas processing facility in Tuban, East ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 7:03 pm

Ministry coordinates with S. Korea to find missing Indonesian crew

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its embassy in Seoul, is intensively coordinating with the South ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 6:39 pm

Safeguarding Indonesia's fiscal credibility through Danantara bonds

The issuance of Patriot Bond and Merah Putih (Red and White) Bond by Indonesia's sovereign wealth ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 6:28 pm

Indonesia develops palm oil by-product crafts for business growth

The Ministry of Industry is strengthening the development of palm oil by-product handicraft industries to improve the ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 6:27 pm

RI ensures energy transition aligns with environmental protection

The Indonesian government has ensured that the country's energy transition moves in tandem with environmental ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 6:17 pm

Indonesia to adopt Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2027: Minister

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said the use of ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 6:16 pm

Iraq urges OPEC to raise its quota

OPEC has esponded by launching a process to reassess its members states' capacities, the Ministry said

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 6:12 pm

3 orangutans released into the wild in East Kutai protected forest

The Forestry Ministry released three Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) back into their natural habitat in the Gunung ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 6:10 pm

Ministry targets 4% annual growth in local game market

The Ministry of Creative Economy targets games developed by local developers to increase the valuation of the ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 5:26 pm

Indonesia fast-tracks CNG use to reduce LPG imports: Bahlil

The Indonesian government is accelerating the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in an effort to replace and ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 4:27 pm

Minister Bahlil pushes E20 bioethanol rollout to cut gasoline imports

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia said the government is preparing to roll out the E20 ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 4:20 pm

Downstreaming cuts ICOR to 3, boosts investment efficiency: Airlangga

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto revealed that the government's mineral and coal ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 4:19 pm

NTB accelerates preservation of thousands of ancient manuscripts

The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Provincial Culture Office is accelerating the digitization of thousands of ancient ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 4:17 pm

Ministry eyes Saudi tourists via Garuda empty-leg flights

The Tourism Ministry is ready to optimize Garuda Indonesias empty leg Hajj return flights to attract ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 4:16 pm

Pakistan says Iran-U.S. talks expected to resume next week

In a statement issued late on June 24, 2026, Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said parties are on the table and that the process was going on

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 4:14 pm

Indonesia to phase out diesel imports this year following B50 mandate

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed that Indonesia will stop importing diesel fuel ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 4:01 pm

ESDM Minister demands transparency in PLN coal procurement

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that substandard coal quality and supply ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 4:00 pm

Indonesia advances energy independence with Dieng geothermal project

Indonesia has taken a major step toward its ambitious target of energy self-sufficiency with the official ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 3:38 pm

After months of delay, Pertamina's Gamsunoro safely transits Hormuz

The Gamsunoro oil tanker owned by PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) had successfully crossed the critical point ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 3:28 pm

Indonesia's SDG performance ranks favorably against global peers: Govt

TheMinister of National Development Planning,Rachmat Pambudy, stated that Indonesia has made considerable ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 2:46 pm

Banyumas 'ant sugar' eyes global market dominance: Minister

Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that crystal coconut sugar or ant sugar from Banyumas, Central Java, ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 2:40 pm

Beaten and starved: Shock in India as police rescue men from bonded labour

Bonded labour was outlawed in India in 1975, but it still continues in villages and small towns.

BBC 25 Jun 2026 2:02 pm

Minister confirms Russian oil import contract being prepared

Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has confirmed that the contract for importing crude oil ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 1:09 pm

Minister Bahlil intensifies efforts to raise domestic oil lifting

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said the government is pursuing efforts to increase domestic ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 1:08 pm

TOKYO SKYTREE Announces Second Collaboration Event with Chiikawa, First in Three Years

TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, announced its second collaboration event with the popular ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 12:50 pm

U.S.-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty: analysts

Not only did he lose the war with Iran, he has also lost Trump as a friend. He is now isolated not only internationally, but locked in a major dispute with Trump, a former Netanyahu adviser says

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 12:12 pm

Indonesia distributes 1.02 mln tons of state rice to stabilize prices

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has distributed 1.02 million tons of government rice reserves as of the third week ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 12:11 pm

Gov't builds 5,000 suspension bridges to support connectivity

The Indonesian government aims to complete the construction of 5,000 suspension bridges across various regions by the ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 12:07 pm

RI presents three strategic pillars of immigration at ASEAN forum

The Indonesian government outlined three national strategic pillars of immigration at the 29th ASEAN Directors-General ...

Antara News 25 Jun 2026 12:00 pm